Private Half Day Tour of Edinburgh in a Black Cab
Overview
Experience the majestic charm and historic beauty of Edinburgh in a London Taxi. Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of Edinburgh in a classic London Taxi. This journey includes the majestic Edinburgh Castle, where ancient stones whisper tales of royal intrigue and battles. Your knowledgeable guide will bring the past to life as you travel the iconic Royal Mile, a bustling street where history and modernity meet. Discover the splendor of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. Explore Calton Hill’s neoclassical monuments, offering stunning views. Admire Edinburgh's New Town, with its Georgian architecture, sophisticated charm, and timeless beauty of Princes Street, George Street, and Charlotte Square. Throughout the journey, your London Taxi provides an iconic vantage point from which to experience Edinburgh. During city events or festivals, itineraries and timings may change to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all guests.
What's Included
- Private Transportation throughout the day in a TXE, TX4 or people carrier.
- Hotel pick up and drop off from your centrally located hotel in Edinburgh.
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group.
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Airport & Cruise Terminal pickup & drop off
- Entrance Fees or guided visits inside venues
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel pick-up is available upon request from Central Edinburgh within a 3km radius from Howies Restaurant. If we do not receive your hotel information or if the hotel is outside of the pick-up radius, your guide will meet you at the corner of Waterloo Pl. and Calton Hill beside Howies Restaurant.
Edinburgh EH1 3BH
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Royal Mile
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Castle
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palace of Holyroodhouse
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Calton Hill
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Giles' Cathedral
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Greyfriars Kirk
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Private Transportation throughout the day in a TXE, TX4 or people carrier.
- Hotel pick up and drop off from your centrally located hotel in Edinburgh.
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group.
- Food and drink.
- Gratuities.
- Airport & Cruise Terminal pickup & drop off.
- Entrance Fees or guided visits inside venues.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Half Day Tour of Edinburgh in a Black Cab is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Half Day Tour of Edinburgh in a Black Cab will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private Transportation throughout the day in a TXE, TX4 or people carrier.
- Hotel pick up and drop off from your centrally located hotel in Edinburgh.
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group.
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Airport & Cruise Terminal pickup & drop off
- Entrance Fees or guided visits inside venues
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
